Episode 32: What Does Joy Mean to You (and When Did You Lose It?)

In Episode 32 of The Quiet as Kept Podcast, Shawnti Refuge kicks off the Reclaiming Joy series by asking two powerful questions: What does joy mean to you, and when did you lose it? Through storytelling, science, and guided journaling prompts, she helps listeners explore how trauma and survival mode can strip us of joy—and what it takes to get it back.🎧 Tune in now and visit ShawntiRefuge.com for guided journals and mental wellness support.Send us Fan MailSupport the showShawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in guided journaling for mental wellness. After overcoming severe depression and anxiety through journaling, Shawnti developed her own program, empowering individuals to heal and thrive without medication. She is the creator of Shawnti Refuge Journals, which carries a series of guided journals designed to help others release past traumas. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Shawnti's mission is to inspire personal growth and self-awareness. She is the founder of Stayin' Stuck Ain't Cute Coaching and a passionate advocate for mental health in both business and community settings. Website:ShawntiRefuge.comSocial media:IG: @shawntirefugejournalsFB: Shawnti Refuge JournalsTikTok: @shawntijournalbaeYouTube:  @shawntirefugejournals